News opinion 2008-04-26 Andanh.com

Letter: What is quality of life? Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
Over the past month or so, I have read numerous letters to the editor concerning the upcoming override for the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. Most of them were well written and from the heart.

Letter: No winners in Hamilton-Wenham override debate Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
For the past few months, I have been reading the material that the group SOS (Save Our Schools) has been sending out. In all honesty, I have to say that the group should be commended for their time, effort, energy and dedication toward the goal of keeping the education system intact.

Letter: School cuts no exaggeration at all Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
Regarding the recent letter in The Salem News charging that effects of the cuts on the Hamilton-Wenham school district were being exaggerated. No so! I would like to address the points one at a time:

Letter: Hamilton budgets require reality and creativity Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
Most rational people make purchasing decisions based upon how much money they have coming in their paychecks. Surely, unexpected events like the car breaking down or the furnace needing repair throw us off. For the most part, however, we wouldn't (and shouldn't) enter into contracts knowing full well that we don't have the means to pay for them. This is precisely what happens in Hamilton town government.

Override stirs passions Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
Voters in Hamilton and Wenham face tough choices at their upcoming town meetings. The regional school district's budget, and Proposition 21/2 overrides to support it, have become divisive issues. Of the district's proposed $27 million budget for the coming school year, about $1.29 million is contingent upon an override approval from Hamilton, and another $601,000 depends on the same action in Wenham.

Letter: Enough is Enough has been well-received Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
As we're getting closer to our town meeting on May 5, our grassroots group "Enough is Enough" is getting wonderful feedback from quite a few people in the community. Most of it is positive and from all ages.

Letter: Go along, get along Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
This is what the town of Hamilton elites think you should do regarding overrides. They say "Go along, get along. It's only the cost of a cup of coffee." The general public is voting with its feet. "Let me out of here." The population is down! Lots of houses are for sale! The quality of education is in the pits! Proof positive that money thrown at schools doesn't necessarily raise results.

Our view: Reaching out to the community in Peabody Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
The Peabody School Committee should be congratulated for reaching out to local Realtors in an attempt to better sell the schools to prospective homebuyers. There is much the two groups can learn from each other.

Letter: Schools' problem is not a spending problem Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
As longtime Wenham residents, my husband and I are proud to be able to send our four children to the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. Like everyone else, we're shocked and dismayed by what is happening to our towns. How did we get here? Well, I did a little digging and here's what I found:

Letter: School spending has gone far enough Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:15:00 EDT
To the editor:
Did you know you can go to the Hamilton town hall and see for yourself the financial report listing all the people and their pay scale? It is presented by the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. If you examine the report, you must be aware that a portion of the current raises are not reflected in these figures. It covers the 2007 calendar year.

Taylor Armerding: 'Convenience' lets government take a bigger bite Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:31:00 EDT
Convenience is seductive. It is also expensive.
It is a major reason why, as the country song says, too many of us have too much month left at the end of the money.
This is not just me talking. You can look it up. This comes from a high-level university academic. Check out the study recently completed by MIT economist Amy Finkelstein on the difference between the traditional types who still pay their tolls in cash and the cutting-edge types (like me) who use Fast Lane transponders.

Obama is wounded, but Clinton must prove he can't win Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:31:00 EDT
The best political joke of 2008 was Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's, R-Ky., at the Washington Press Club Foundation's dinner in February — about how the Democratic race featured Hillary Rodham Clinton, a New York senator born in Illinois, and Barack Obama, an Illinois senator "who seems to have been born in a manger."

Dems weighing losses Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:25:00 EDT
Big Freddy was mopping his forehead with an oversized handkerchief as he came through the door.
"Warm for April," I said as he stuffed it in a pocket before settling into the seat opposite.
"Hot," Freddy said. "The word is hot, and it's too early for this kind of hot."

Prominent businessman mentored regular guy Saturday April 26, 2008
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette has published allegations (Sunday Telegram, April 13) about a prominent businessman, David "Duddie" Massad. I personally want to add my support for Mr. Massad. I've had numerous business dealings with him in the past and recently obtained a significant business loan on real estate property.

Government stole from Fort Knox Saturday April 26, 2008
Americans had better hurry up and purchase silver and gold. They will be competing with the federal government, which buys gold for about 30 cents an ounce, naturally with the approval of our senators and congressmen. Our elected officials who don't look out for our interests throw us a bone and, lo and behold, they are geniuses.

Children should be taught martial arts Saturday April 26, 2008
My reason for writing is concerning the abductions and attempted abductions that take place within New England and the entire United States.

Paper or plastic? Saturday April 26, 2008
Quite frankly, we're of two minds about environmental activists' effort to ban the lightweight, high-density polyethylene bags commonly used in supermarkets in lieu of paper bags. Ambivalence is not an option for Sturbridge residents, however, who will have to vote yea or nay to such a ban in some local stores on Monday.

LETTER: Amend ban on selling fur from dogs, cats Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Amend ban

LETTER: If mill goes, keep land open Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

If mill goes,

LETTER: Mess at state forest requires volunteer cleanup Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Mess at state forest requires volunteer help

LETTER: Showing the new owner's touch? Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Showing the new owner's touch?

NATIONAL VIEW: Working from home: Telecommuters save gas, time and stress Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

This editorial was written from home, and the American Electronics Association would like us to do that more often.

LETTER: Pope's actions inspire hope Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Pope's actions inspire hope

GUEST VIEW: Who'll cover the checks? Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

The Democratic presidential candidates have some big plans — with big price tags attached. By our calculations, using figures supplied by the campaigns, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., has proposed new spending and tax breaks that would amount...

Air power Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Re-imposing the 5 percent sales tax on aircraft parts is one of the "loopholes" Gov. Patrick proposes to close in the FY09 budget. The House budget writers have so far gone along. The estimated revenue to be raised is $9 million.

Vote for Curtis Sears in Yarmouth election Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Yarmouth voters have the opportunity to elect Curtis Sears for selectman, the candidate who will best represent all the citizens in our town.

Happy to be among pope's fallible flock Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the U.S. prompted in many Catholics a reaffirmation of their faith.

Danica Patrick's win deserved better play Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

On April 20 Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy Car race.

Buying American helps every little bit Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

I have started looking to see what is made in China. Unfortunately even some of our "Cape Cod" products are made there.

Obama record shows a thoughtful mind Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

For unfathomable reasons you chose to print Gerry Nye's perfectly appalling April 19 letter, "Race has no bearing on support of Obama.

Charm is one thing, but safety's nice, too Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

If Brent Harold ("You can't buy this kind of charm," My View, April 22) had been accompanied on his recent walk to Wellfleet's Cannon Hill Park across Uncle Tim's bridge by an enthusiastic grandchild or two, perhaps with a lively dog on a leash, he would...

Meet the Suspects: Carmello Merlino Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:15:51 -0400
In a bid for leniency for his involvement in a $1-million-a-year cocaine ring, he offered to produce a $5,000 painting filched in 1985 from the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow...

Scientists warn of potential red tide problem this spring Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:24:05 -0400
FALMOUTH - Scientists are warning that there could be an unusually intense outbreak of red tide this spring. A wet winter and high numbers of "seeds" of the toxic...

Police seek fugitive in fatal attack Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:20:58 -0400
Boston police have put out a murder warrant for a 28-year-old Dorchester man accused of joining in a brutal street stabbing attack last year that left a 16-year-old boy dead. ...

Mother of addict slain by cops rips drug world Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:20:40 -0400
The anguished mother of an Easton drug addict who was shot and killed by police after a daytime robbery, called the scourge of drugs in her community an "epidemic"...

Kai Leigh's blessing Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:12:34 -0400
The man who pulled the trigger and put little Kai Leigh Harriott in a wheelchair is speaking publicly from behind bars for the first time, to reveal how the girl's forgiveness...

Boys remain in critical condition after apparent CO exposure Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:51:24 -0400
LUNENBURG - Two boys remained hospitalized in critical condition after apparently being overcome by carbon monoxide while keeping warm in a car in Lunenberg. The boys,...

Pike slaps more speeders Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:21:58 -0400
The Massachusetts Turnpike has turned into the nation's longest speed trap as state troopers, freed from their Big Dig duties, are gunning for harried commuters and writing...

Bay State WWII vets coming home Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:42:41 -0400
Two Massachusetts sons are coming home, 64 years after their B-24 bomber went down in the jungles of New Guinea. The bodies of Lt. Ronald Ward of Cambridge and Lt. Kenneth...

Department of Public (no) Works Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:24:01 -0400
The City Hall investigation into payroll abuse that could involve dozens of public works employees began with one irate West Roxbury taxpayer's phone call. Jeffrey...

Jailers split up $5M by snatching OT shifts Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:07:49 -0400
Dozens of Suffolk jailhouse workers have locked up hefty $100,000-plus salaries in an astonishing overtime feeding frenzy - taxpayer dough that's there for the taking...

Elderly man injured when struck by Jeep in Southie Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:55:08 -0400
An elderly man walking with his wife was struck and seriously injured crossing West Broadway in South Boston yesterday, Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief Robert Dunford...

Entwistle $$ request infuriates advocates Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:09:10 -0400
Domestic abuse advocates lashed out yesterday at Neil Entwistle's audacity to ask taxpayers to pay thousands of dollars for a hired gun to help pick a jury in his double-murder...

St. Peter's Church looking for savior Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:08:33 -0400
Dorchester's Eaton Square has changed drastically over the years, but one thing has remained constant: St. Peter's Church. For 135 years, the Gothic revival...

Boston lays roots for greener pastures Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:07:30 -0400
Hub tree-huggers, pining for a greener city, were out in force yesterday to celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, shrubs and plants from one end of town to the other. ...

Big house, big bucks Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:56:46 -0400
Some of the top wage earners in 2007 at the Suffolk Sheriff's Department, including base salary, overtime and other bonus pay:

Matthew T. Carver, correctional...

Mass. man off hook in N.H. teen rape Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:24:56 -0400
NASHUA, N.H. - A Chelmsford man accused of raping a high school student will avoid jail time as part of a plea agreement. Kevin Goddu, who taught social studies at Timberlane...

Smoky barrel clears East Boston warehouse Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:23:50 -0400
An unknown substance was accidentally mixed into a 55-gallon drum of acetone at an East Boston warehouse yesterday, causing the vat to smoke and smolder and prompting an evacuation...

Fitchburg man held in rival's fatal shooting Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:21:55 -0400
FITCHBURG - A 20-year-old Fitchburg man was ordered held without bail after being accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend with a gunshot through a living room...

Baker House faces revival with bill worth $260G Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:03:27 -0400
The controversial Ella J. Baker House - whose funding was stripped two years ago amid allegations of mismanagement - could be getting more than $250,000 in taxpayer money,...

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